
Plants of the Southwest
Eschscholzia californica
California Poppy
Intense, bright orange flowers borne above finely divided, blue-green leaves. California Poppy is exceptionally cheerful. Blooms spring to fall. This short-lived perennial is usually treated as an annual. Excellent in borders, rock gardens and meadows. Sow anytime. Zones 6-8.
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